Q+A with Scape Martinez, Graffiti Artist and Muralist

March 23, 2009

Lately, everybody’s talking about GRAFF: The Art & Technique of Graffiti, so I figured it was time to post the Q+A we did with Scape Martinez, the author of this completely cool, how to draw and paint graffiti guide.

Born in Newark, New Jersey and now living in San Jose, California, Scape creates with spray enamel, house paint, markers, acrylic and watercolor. He owns and operates two clothing lines, Liquidscape (www.liquidscape.com).He consistently teaches workshops and classes throughout the San Jose area, is featured in exhibitions, and works as an arts advocate for kids.

Name: Edward Martinez

Nickname: Scape One, Scape Weezy

Hometown: Newark, New Jersey

Current residence: San Jose, California

Kids and/or pets? No kids, no pets

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite candy bar: None

Favorite TV show: Law and Order

Favorite movie: Godfather

Favorite website(s): www.wrestlingobserver.com

Favorite blog(s): none

Do you collect anything (stamps, comics)? I collect records(vinyl) and movies (VHS).

First job ever: Gas station attendant

Best job ever: Artist

When did you know you wanted to be an artist? When I discovered I already was one.

Give us a taste of your latest project? I finished a public art project for the city of San Jose. Two murals, one digital, the other hand-rendered. Both are 3 dimensional and abstract. Fun stuff!

Talk about a time you felt starstruck in your line of work. Never felt “starstruck.” Sorry.

What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve received? “Never give up” or “Don’t listen to the haters” or “Don’t try to be an artist unless you can work and live in isolation, without any thanks…” bleak, but needed until you get to the much lauded place.

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